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Ben Cook BIO

Performing in his 6th Broadway show. Others include Ragtime, Billy in Billy Elliot, Tuck Everlasting, Mean Girls, and most recently Riff in Ivo van Hove’s West Side Story revival. National tours: Billy Elliot and Newsies. Film: Mouthpiece in Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award-winning West Side Story, Beckett in Happiness for Beginners on Netflix, Aaron Fisher in HBO’s Paterno alongside Al Pacino, Race in Newsies: The Broadway Musical (Disney). TV: “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” and “The Penguin” (HBO Max), “The First Lady” (Showtime) “Law & Order: SVU,” “FBI,” “Veep,” and “30 Rock.” Ben has been involved with Illinoise since the very beginning and is honored to bring it home to New York.

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Ben Cook STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Carl

[Off-Broadway]
Park Avenue Armory Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Ensemble

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
National Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Performer

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2010
Michael (Alternate) [Replacement]

Billy Elliot (Alternate) [Replacement]


Ben Cook Movies

Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical!
[ 2017 ] Race
West Side Story
[ 2021 ] Mouthpiece

Ben Cook Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

Ben Cook, Illinoise

Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production

Ben CookBilly Elliot the Musical

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Photos: Cast & Creatives Celebrate Gala Opening of ILLINOISE


Illinoise is now a four-time Tony-nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until this week to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the cast and creative team here!

Photos: See Rachel Zegler, Julianne Hough & More at ILLINOISE Gala Celebration


Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until Tuesday night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos  from the star-studded arrivals here.

Video: Inside the ILLINOISE Opening Gala Celebration


In this video, watch as Justin Peck is joined by Illinoise cast members Ben Cook, Gaby Diaz, Ricky Ubeda and more to celebrate the special day.

Photos: Inside ILLINOISE's Gala Performance Curtain Call


Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until last night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Photos: Meet the Nominees For the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards


A special event was held recently for press to meet the Chita Rivera Awards nominees. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Broadway Podcast Network Debuts THE QUIET PART OUTLOUD Podcast


Join Bobby Steggert as he hosts THE QUIET PART OUT LOUD, the latest podcast from Broadway Podcast Network. Dive into deep conversations about the arts, humanity, and personal growth.

ILLINOISE, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Earn Nominations for 2024 Chita Rivera Awards


See who was nominated for Chita Rivera Awards! Check out the full list and learn more about the awards.

Review Roundup: ILLINOISE Arrives on Broadway


The Broadway critics are weighing in for the final time of the 2023/24 season! Illinoise is officially open on Broadway at the St. James Theatre, making it eligible for 2024 Tony Awards consideration. Check out what the critics are saying!

Photos: First Look at ILLINOISE on Broadway


All new photos have been released of the cast of the new Broadway musical Illinoise! Illinoise is now playing at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

DEAD OUTLAW, STEREOPHONIC & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.

ILLINOISE Launches Rush and Lottery Policies


The producers of ILLINOISE have announced discounted rush and lottery policies once performances begin at the St. James Theatre on April 24th, 2024.  

Meet the Cast of ILLINOISE, Beginning Performances Today on Broadway


Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!

Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway-Bound ILLINOISE


In this video, watch highlights from Broadway-bound musical Illinoise- the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.

Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear Revealed as Vocalists in ILLINOISE


Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear will transfer to Broadway as vocalists for the musical Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.

Justin Peck's ILLINOISE Will Transfer to Broadway This Spring


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Illinoise, which is currently playing at Park Avenue Armory will transfer to Broadway.

Review Roundup: Justin Peck Brings Sufjan Stevens' ILLINOISE to Life at Park Avenue Armory


The New York City premiere of Illinoise, the theatrical adaption of Grammy and Oscar nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois, has officially opened at Park Avenue Armory. Read the reviews!

ILLINOISE to Extend Run at Park Avenue Armory


The New York City premiere of Illinoise will extend its run. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


Illinoise, the theatrical adaption of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois, is coming to Park Avenue Armory March 3-23, 2024, following a run at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater from January 28-February 18, 2024. Let's see what the critics have to say!

Review: ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


ILLINOISE is a journey through our great state of Illinois using movement. Directed and choreographed by Justin Peck and featuring music and lyrics from Sufjan Stevens’s ILLINOIS album, the show uses dance as its primary narrative language. Peck collaborated with playwright Jacke Sibblies Drury on a loose storyline for ILLINOISE, but that story is communicated entirely through dance. Stevens’s lyrics underscore the situations in the show and mirror the emotional shades of the choreography.

Video: First Look at Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE


Get a first look at footage of Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's Illinoise!

Ben Cook FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ben Cook been in?

Ben Cook has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Ben Cook been in?

Ben Cook has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ben Cook been nominated for?

Ben Cook has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Illinoise and Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production by the Helen Hayes Awards for Billy Elliot the Musical.

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